Centennial Academy caters to children with learning disabilities in downtown Montreal. Parents say it’s the best place for their children, but the school is saddled with debt in the millions of dollars. Daybreak’s Sean Henry hears from director Angela Burgos, and a parent who is worried about where her daughter would go should the school close.
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The Montreal private school Centennial Academy is at risk of closing next year, as it has a major budget issue.
If it can’t come up with new funds, the school for students with learning difficulties will have to close.
An English-language school since its founding in 1969, Centennial added a French sector in 2016, which began with an enrolment of six students. Nine years later, the French sector accounts for half of Centennial’s student population of 300. But while it gets annual funding from the Education Ministry for its English sector, the school has not been able to obtain funding for its French program.
Montreal Gazette
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Centennial Academy receives a grant for its anglophone students, but not for its francophone students, despite offering identical programs. As a result, the school is facing severe financial difficulties, jeopardizing the future of many young people.
However, both the Advisory Commission on Private Education and the Minister of Education have acknowledged the importance of supporting students with learning difficulties.
Parents remind us that without Centennial, their children would face the risk of complete school dropout, as the public system could not meet their specific needs.
We believe that change is possible! Together, let’s make our voices heard and ensure that all students have an equal chance to succeed.
Read the article in Le Devoir. (French)
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